It has been said that one should never grow up and that we should try and stay in touch with our inner child. The perfect way of doing this is to take yourself back in time and do some colouring in as suggested by the French a few years ago.

Recently, it was discovered that colouring in intricate patterns and designs is in fact good for psyche and since France started doing it back in 2013, the whole world is following suit and publishers everywhere are offering books full of fun for people in adulthood. In April this year, the two best selling books on Amazon were of the colouring in variety, so it seems the trend is here to stay for a while.

The benefits of filling the black and white pages with colour are thought to be distraction from everyday life and problems, relaxation and it is thought to be a form of meditation too. I tried it out and had a blast choosing my colour order for the pattern and trying not to colour outside the lines...fun for hours! In fact, I got so carried away 45 minutes went by and this is what I have to show for it.

There are many options available on the market, but we just love these ones from South African publisher Tracey McDonald. Creative Therapy for the Soul gives you hours of colouring to de-stress your mind, body and soul whilst finding your inner child.The beauty is there is nobody to judge you, so you can choose the colours you wish and take your time...whether on the plane, during a lunch hour or sitting by the pool, this is one activity that you will be hooked on from the start

The book is also available with an Afrikaans title too, although, it doesn't really matter what language you speak to pick up either of these books, as art and creativity are a universal language on their own.​For more information and to order your very own copy click HERE​Happy colouring!